Teachers in Transition
"Teachers in Transition" offers advice, counsel, and information about teacher burnout, stress, and management strategies for teachers (or anyone feeling stressed and overwhelmed) along with career advice for those who want to leave the teaching profession. After leaving education, Vanessa Jackson worked in the IT staffing industry helping place candidates into jobs. Now she specializes in working with burnt-out teachers as a compassionate Career Transition and Job Search Coach. In addition to helping with career transition and job search strategies, Vanessa also holds certifications in nutrition coaching and personal training., and is almost finished with a certification in Sleep, Stress, and Recovery. Learn more about about Vanessa at https://teachersintransition.com. #careersforteachers #teachersintransition #careerchange #jobsearchforteachers #jobsearch #jobhuntingtips #careertransition
Episodes
262 episodes
Teachers in Transition – Ep 262: You’ve Been Found Worthy: Lessons from A Knight’s Tale
What do stained glass, jousting, and Geoffrey Chaucer have to do with your next career move? More than you think.In this episode, Vanessa uses A Knight’s Tale to explore what it means to reinvent yourself without erasing who you...
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Episode 262
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21:14
Teachers in Transition, Ep 261: A Job Search Feels Like Groundhog Day—and You’re Not Wrong
In episode of Teachers in Transition, career coach and former middle school teacher Vanessa Jackson uses the cult classic Groundhog Day as a metaphor for the emotional and professional loop so many educators feel stuck in. Van...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 260: What School of Life Teaches Us About Time, Teaching, and Taking the Leap
Teachers in Transition – Episode 260: What School of Life Teaches Us About Time, Teaching, and Taking the Leap What if the best career advice came from a forgotten 2005 TV movie starring R...
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Episode 260
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19:09
Teachers in Transition – Episode 259: I, Robot and the Wolves We Feed: AI, Ethics, and Career Reinvention
What can a 2004 sci-fi film teach us about modern AI—and our careers? In this episode, Vanessa Jackson breaks down I, Robot, explores the Two Wolves metaphor, and reveals how teachers can use AI ethically to reclaim time, clarity, and ...
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Episode 259
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16:32
Teachers in Transition – Episode 258: Goonies Never Say Die (Even in a Job Search)
Your Job Search as a Goonies Adventure This week, Vanessa dives into what The Goonies and your own nickname history can teach you about career pivots, found family, and the power of not doing it alone. If you’ve ...
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Episode 258
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17:04
Teachers in Transition – Episode 257: What They Called Weak Was Just a Different Kind of Brave
Episode OverviewIn this episode, Vanessa explores How to Train Your Dragon through a powerful lens: not just as a fantasy adventure, but as a roadmap for reclaiming agency, curiosity, and purpose in career transitions. Th...
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Episode 257
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18:51
Teachers in Transition – Episode 256: From Quicksand to Comeback: A Pep Talk for Tired Teachers Episode Summary:
This week on Teachers in Transition, we’re diving into one of Vanessa’s favorite underdog films—The Replacements—to explore what it really means to get a second chance. Spoiler: it’s not about parades or endorsement deals. It’...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 255: Second Acts, Second Changes, and Secondhand Lions
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores the heartwarming 2003 film Secondhand Lions and what it reveals about identity, respect, and rewriting your personal story. Through the lens of this quie...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 254 An Interview with Dr Shaun Woodly of Teach, Hustle, Inspire
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson welcomes Dr. Shaun Woodly, award-winning educator, speaker, and founder of Teach Hustle Inspire. Dr. Woodly dives deep into the science of behavior, expl...
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Episode 254
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31:14
Teachers in Transition – Episode 253: The Secret to Your Success: What an 80s Movie Can Teach You About Job Hunting
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson takes a fun dive into the 1987 movie The Secret of My Success, starring Michael J. Fox. Although it’s an 80s classic with some retro charm, the movie holds valuable le...
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Episode 253
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17:06
Teachers in Transition – Episode 252: Queen Bees, Battling Burnout, and the 5 Ps: How to Know When It’s Time to Go
In this buzz-tastic episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa explores what we can learn from bees about burnout, neglect, and leadership. She shares how long-term emotional neglect manifests for educators, how to begin reversing it w...
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Episode 252
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24:41
Teachers in Transition – Episode 251: Finding Value in your Uniqueness, Time Management Archetypes, and Understanding your Value
In this empowering episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa delves into the transformative journey of recognizing and embracing your unique value, especially during career transitions. Drawing inspiration from Secretariat's legendary...
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Episode 251
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16:57
Teachers in Transition - Episode 250: From Teaching to Professional Artist - An Interview with Jenny Long
In this episode, Vanessa talks with Jenny Long - former teacher turned professional artist. Jenny details her journey from Covid to Long Covid through the grief of leaving teaching and how she has found a career she can love that meets he...
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Episode 250
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25:04
Teachers in Transition – Episode 249: Interview with Ryan Hennessey
In this episode, Vanessa talks with Ryan Hennessey about his journey out of the classroom, through self-discovery, and into entrepreneurship. Ryan does adventure retreats, wellness coaching, and still does some math and science tutoring i...
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Episode 249
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26:10
Teachers in Transition – Episode 248: Of Dragon Hoards and Danger Signs: Clearing Space & Spotting Toxic Workplaces
Feeling buried in classroom chaos? In this episode, Vanessa tackles the teacher hoard, shares a clever space-creating hack, and breaks down how to spot toxic job red flags before saying yes to your next gig. It’s part spring cleaning, part soul...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 247: The Job Market is Trash so It’s Time to Take out the Garbage of Limiting Beliefs!
Feeling stuck in your career transition during this economic dumpster fire? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down five toxic myths that are holding job seekers—especially teachers and mid-career professionals—hostage in a broken ...
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16:21
Teachers in Transition – Episode 246: The Anti-Burnout Toolbox and Moving from Doubt to Determination
Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa shares practical tools to combat stress, avoid burnout, and build your future—one pause at a time. Learn how to manage your energy, set boundarie...
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Teachers in Transition Podcast UPDATE!
This is just a quick update to let everyone know that we are moving our drop day from Saturday to Wednesday. Also, mark those calendars! On May 3rd, Vanessa will host a Resume Workshop and on May the 4th, s...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 245: Spotlight on the Virtual Assistant Path for Educators; An interview with Elizabeth Houston
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores the concept of branching out rather than narrowing focus in career transitions. She reflects on how traditional education once encouraged broad exploration, where...
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Episode 245
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20:24
Teachers in Transition – Episode 244: Job Search Strategy - Think Like a Gardener
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson dives into the challenges of gaslighting in the classroom, how unchecked behavior can escalate, and why teachers should trust their instincts. She also shares a powerful mindse...
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Teachers in Transition – Episode 243: Stop Chasing Jobs: How to Attract Opportunities and Take Control of Your Career Transition
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson shares a humorous and insightful story about navigating mishaps as a musician—specifically, how a well-intentioned plan to play Handel’s Messiah on the organ went...
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Episode 243
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15:57
Teachers in Transition – Episode 242: Shining Bright in Dark Times: Lessons from the Iditarod and Refining Your Career Path
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson explores the inspiring lessons we can learn from the Iditarod and how they relate to leadership, trust, and resilience—both in and out of the classroom. Vanessa reflects on the cru...
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Episode 242
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19:53
Teachers in Transition – Episode 241: You’re Not Alone: Building a Career Transition That Works for You
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the themes of creativity, resilience, and unconventional problem-solving using cars as a metaphor for teamwork and thinking outside the box.Vanessa also discuss...
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Teachers in Transition - Ep 240: Seeing the Bigger Picture , Overcoming Overwhelm, and Navigating Uncertainty
In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson explores the power of perspective, resilience, and community in navigating the stress and overwhelm that comes with teaching—especially for those contemplating a career change....
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Teachers in Transition: Ep 239 - An Interview with Donna King
In this episode, Vanessa talks with Donna King from 360BalanceLiving about her transformation and leap of faith in entrepreneurship. Donna helps women in middle-age and beyond to feel good about themselves again through good food choices,...
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